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KS05 NKG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,197 mi
Last recorded150,197 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 150,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 146,856 miles

flex brake pipe corroded

front pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2018 146,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

flex brake pipe corroded

front pads getting low

spare wheel flat

Pass 22 Jun 2017 145,391 miles

front inner pads low

Fail 20 Jun 2017 145,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front inner pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 144,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 139,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 139,415 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2014 120,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 120,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 103,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

turbo heat sheald loose

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,316 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

turbo/exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,834 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Near side screenwash jet inoperative but off side jet provides sufficient fluid to clear screen. Fault will be rectified during service.

Rear brake discs pitted, advise replacement.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KS05 NKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS05 NKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS05 NKG registered?

KS05 NKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is KS05 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 NKG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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